COMMS Part 2

Get Engaged With Others You’re ready to join a ride with Idaho 4×4 Off-road Club. Now, you want to be engaged while riding. So, you need to be connected. Our official runs use two communication methods. We have HAM radios…

APRS

Automatic Packet Reporting System -A digital communications channel for ham radio.APRS sends small/slow packets out to a mesh of repeaters which hold the packets for 10-30 min before being archived off the map. Typical uses for APRS include:» Weather» Position…

IORBOT

…Text:   HI  to +1(855)520-0494 [WHAT] – Is IORBOT?   IORBOT is an SMS based script that can respond to a handful of useful commands for IOR ClubMembers and their guests.   –Like what?» IORBOT can check drivers into events while…

HowTo: IOR EVENT TrailLeader

WHY: IOR_EVENT_TRACKER offers two main benefits:✔ – Easy Driver CheckIns and Tracking✔ – Easy, accurate, and repeatable information sharing with drivers. (COMMS Info, TrailInfo, Special Details/Notes…etc) CREATE:Leaders, follow this link to [CREATE_IOR_EVENT]You’ll need a Simple EventTitle – Keep it Unique,…

Baofeng

How to manually program a simplex channel Step 1. Press [VFO/MR] and enter Frequency Mode. Step 2. Press [A/B] and choose the A Side (upper display).The A side must be used to program channels into the radio. Programming data entered on the B…

CallSign! – What’s Next

Outstanding! you just received your ham call sign. Now what?How do you get better at being a smooooooth ham operator? Practice – Practice – Practice – Practice – Practice – Practice – Practice Check out [https://repeaterbook.com], they’ve got listings for…

Load ’em up – With What?

There are numerous sites where you can find suggestions of what to carry in your rig. Here, you’ll find the items we suggest and LOTS more that you might consider. Let’s start with the items on our Tech Inspection Required…

COMMS

UPDATED-22.02.21 So many choices, ham, FRS/GMRS/MURS, CB… What’s the difference? Which ones do IOR use? Why all these choices? ham radio offers superior range and fidelity. In remote areas, ham radio is the overall technical preference. + Better range, transmission…